Cyclist Handed 25-Day Ban for On-Road Altercation

The international governing body for cycling has imposed a 25-day suspension on a New Zealand rider following a physical altercation with a fellow competitor during a race in the Netherlands last month. The incident, which was captured on video, involved the 24-year-old rider punching a Dutch cyclist in the head. The cyclist has accepted the penalty and will be suspended until May 2. The suspension comes after the rider and his team issued apologies for the incident, citing a momentary lapse in judgment. The governing body has taken a firm stance on the matter, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a sporting and professional demeanor at all times during competitions.